Impact of covid-19 on mediocre life-style and their psychology (Special emphasis on middle-class indian households)

Abstract

India being the second most populated nation, observed the chronic outbreak of Novel Coronavirus as an instrumental factor for bringing about a major shift in the conduct of routine work and regular course of common life during the tragic year of 2020. The virus has given severe jolts to the economy, its distinct classes as well as its citizens alike, projecting far reaching effects across the country and disrupting the ordinary flow of the vital world. With special reference to the middle- class households in India, the purpose of this study is to highlight the impact of COVID-19 on the various facets of mediocre lifestyle including law and order, family and festivals, income and expenditure, mental and physical health, community welfare and social work, creativity and culture, citizen compliance and environmental concern etc. This research intends to provide a useful insight on how the virus is affecting the perspective of mediocre men under the exceptional circumstances of Pandemic and what are the surfacing pros and cons ascribed to the preventive measures like lock- down, quarantine and social distancing.